Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes

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Sat 22 Dec 2007 12:13
1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes - mike 1
hi all.hope someone can help. I have a 99 xantia 18 sx. One of the hydraulic pipes has split,its not in the rubber pipe section,but a metal pipe section.Is it possible to repair the pipe as you would a normal brake pipe by rejoining the two ends with a male and female joint.Or would i need a different fitting thanks mike1

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Sat 22 Dec 2007 15:29
1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes - Peter.N.
If it's a high pressure pipe, which most of them are, you will have to replace the complete section as a special tool is required to make the ends. You should be able to get a pipe from your dealer, if not there are one or two specialist firms that make them up. Have a look on the internet or try Ebay.

Peter.N.
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Sun 23 Dec 2007 16:32
1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes - RichardW
It is possible to repair in situ - but you need a Citroen pipe flaring tool that you can use in the space. Which pipe is it - not the feed the OS suspension by any chance? Your local Citroen indie should be able to make you up a Kunifer pipe that will probably be easier to fit then the steel original - but these are generally cheap from Citroen.
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RichardW

Is it illogical? It must be Citroen....
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Wed 26 Dec 2007 20:19
1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes - mike 1
hi richardw.the rubber pipe starts on the front os brake caliper then goes back to the engine bay.then splits in two one end then ends with a metal pipe this clips to side wall.then turns to go to the back of the car.what is a Kunifer pipe.citroens illogical, it took me 3 days to fit a new heater matrix.all the best for 2008.
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Wed 26 Dec 2007 19:50
1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes - mike 1
thanks peter.n..i may have to do that.have a good 2008.
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